% V 1 * We Really Want to Be Part of Youir Silage Program When you set your sights on maximum yields and high feeding value choose Funk’s G-Hybnds. Others may talk silage quality Funk’s-G delivers it. Truly high-test performance Proof of this statement came in a recent silage comparison in Virginia when four Funk’s G-Hybnds won the top four rankings Further proof Funk’s-G silage hybrids took on all comers in the Pennsylvania Agricultural Progress Days Silage Show. Silage samples were carefully analyzed Then judged ... considering protein, moisture content, pH, fiber and other factors. Funk’s-G won nine years out of 10. That's not bad! It takes more than tonnage for silage that helps you to maximize milk production ... or to put on extra pounds of beef in the feedlot. With Funk’s G-Hybnds you get dependable ear production that adds energy and taste appeal Your Hoffman Seed Man can help you select , . mrre high-performance, high-energy Funks-G silage hybrids that are right for your management program and maturity area. HOFFMAN SEEDS, INC. LANDISVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17538 How to beat BRD UNIVERSITY PARK animals that are brought m- When a new cow is brought to the herd, into your herd or your cows Occasionally a respiratory return from a show, shipping infection breaks out in a herd fever may not be far behind. even though no new animals The term shipping fever is have been introduced. The an old one. It generally name, Bovine Respiratory describes a respiratory Disease or BRD, is perhaps disease that follows a stress a better term to use than such as shipping. “shipping fever,” Cattle that are not shipped BRD is caused by a may contact the disease number of different from contact with carrier organisms. Viruses and FARMERS AgCREOIT 9 East Main Street. Lititz. PA. 717-626-4721 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 16,1980—C33 in your dairy herd bacteria are both commonly mvolved. Three viruses are fre quently associated with BRD. They are Parmfluenza (Pl-3), Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR), and Bovine Virus Diarrhea (BVD). The bacteria most com monly involved are Pasteurella hemolytica and Pasteurella multocida. Several other bacteria are frequently isolated. To minimize the risk of BRD or shipping fever in your herd this winter: Avoid buying cattle, especially during the stable season. If you must buy isolate the purchased animals for three weeks before allowing contact with your herd. Treat show returning cows as new addi- Schuylkill fruit session set PITMAN The Schuylkill For more information or to County Fruit Growers place reservations, call Dale Meeting will be held on D. Moyer, County Agent - Tuesday, February 26, 1980, Agriculture, at the extension at the Mahantongo Fire Hall, office - 717/385-3431. Pitman. The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. and adjourn at 3:00 p.m. The program will feature specialists from Penn State and representatives of the Pennsylvania Apple Marketing Board. STOLTZFUS MEAT MARKET OUR OWN HOME RAISED BLACK ANGUS BEEF •FRESH CUT BEEF & PORK • FRESH EGOS HIGHJ FROM THE FARM ★ OUR OWN COUNTRY CURED HAMS, BACON AND SWEET BOLOGNA Orders Taken For Beef Sides; Wrapped And Ready For Your Freezer PH: 768-7166 Directions: 1 block east of Intercourse on Rt. 772 Reg. Hours: Thurs. 9-5; Fri. 9-8; Sat. 8-5 Maintain adequate ven tilation in your bam. Both conventional and loose housing bams, need ade quate air inlets, air outlets and rate of air flow. Even well ventilated bams may have some poorly ventilated spots such as freshening pens or calf stalls. Have a planned program of vaccinations for your herd. Work this out with your local veterinarian. Most herds should have regular IBR-PI3 immunizations. Be alert for early signs of BHD: coughing, off feed, eye and nasal discharge. Seek help from your veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment. Accurate diagnosis of the cause of an outbreak are necessary for treatment and control. Attention Farmers: We Do Custom Beef Slaughtering tions.
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